Trip from Valley Falls, RI to Little Compton, RI

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Drive Time

58m

Distance

38 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 3m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Valley Falls, RI

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town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Little Compton, RI

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Valley Falls to Little Compton covers 38 miles and typically takes about 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate a mix of local roads and expressways, including Pawtucket Avenue and Main Road, as you transition through the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel keeps your trip costs low and predictable. Since the entire journey is under an hour, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to explore at your own pace. This straightforward transit is an efficient way to cross Rhode Island while keeping your logistics simple.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19 miles from Valley Falls, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This 38-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 13.2 miles along the East Providence Expressway. Transitioning from the expressway to local roads like Main Road requires shifting gears from high-speed travel to a more standard pace. You can expect the road's personality to change as you leave the denser traffic near Valley Falls and move toward the character of Little Compton. It is a balanced drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Mill Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 38 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (RI 114 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Mill Street

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | RI 114 / Broad Street

Turn left onto RI 114 / Broad Street

Navigation decision point

8.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA

21.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 11 Toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI

21.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Ti...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Valley Falls, RI and Little Compton, RI, road signs point toward Seekonk and Tiverton.

Seekonk

8.5 mi in | ~14m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Tiverton

21.8 mi in | ~31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Providence Expressway	13.2 mi	16m
Main Road	12.9 mi	21m
Pawtucket Avenue	3.7 mi	6m
Broad Street	1.6 mi	2m
South Main Street	1.2 mi	1m
Broadway Extension	1.2 mi	1m
School Street	0.8 mi	1m
Meeting House Lane	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East Providence Expressway — 13.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls, RI and Little Compton, RI.

Start on High Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · High Street

Continue on High Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · High Street

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

269 ft · 13 sec · Mill Street

Turn left onto RI 114

1.6 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Main Street

Turn slight right onto Water Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Water Street

Turn straight onto RI 114

0.8 mi · 1 min · School Street

Turn slight left onto RI 114

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue

Turn slight right onto RI 114

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Prospect Street

Continue on RI 114

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pawtucket Avenue

Continue on US 1A; RI 114

1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto RI 103

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Warren Avenue

Turn right onto South County Street

75 ft · 3 sec · South County Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 195 East: Fall River

Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

13 mi · 15 min · East Providence Expressway

Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 11 Toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

418 ft · 12 sec

Toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto MA 138

1.2 mi · 1 min · Broadway Extension

Continue on MA 138

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on RI 138

13 mi · 21 min · Main Road

Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting House Lane

Keep slight left at fork onto Commons

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Commons

Turn left onto South of Commons Road

4 ft · 0 sec · South of Commons Road

Arrive at destination

South of Commons Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 58-minute trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. If you prefer to avoid congestion, aim to depart outside of peak commuting hours to ensure your travel time remains consistent. You will not need to plan for scheduled stops given the brief duration, though having your $6 fuel budget ready before you leave is a smart move. Pay close attention to the transition onto Main Road, as the shift from the 13.2-mile expressway stretch can be abrupt. Taking this drive in one go is easy, so use that extra time to plan your arrival in Little Compton rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 19 miles from Valley Falls, RI, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Compton, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Valley Falls, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Valley Falls, RI

This is one driving day of about 38 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Valley Falls, RI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 13.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Valley Falls, RI · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Valley Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Little Compton, RI

The final approach into Little Compton, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Little Compton, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.12 one way

$12.23 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.73	$13.46
premium	$4.86	$7.28	$14.55
diesel	$5.61	$8.39	$16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.4	$3.99	$1.82
Efficient EV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52
EV Truck/SUV	15.2	$5.32	$2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 29 minutes from now

Origin

Valley Falls, RI

Late night in Valley Falls on Wednesday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Compton, RI

Late night in Little Compton on Wednesday

Local time

5:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

19 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Valley Falls, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 38 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Main Road, Pawtucket Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19 miles from Valley Falls, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.